Proven playing and/or coaching experience at the high school, college, or elite club level is required.
Comprehensive understanding of National Federation of State High School Associations rules and regulations for girls lacrosse, player development strategies, in-game decision-making, and lacrosse-specific conditioning.
Awareness of adolescent development and the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and serve as a positive role model.
Ability to support a head coach’s vision, take initiative, demonstrate leadership, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
Valid CPR and First Aid certifications, and NFHS Coach Certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and commitment to fostering respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Responsiveness, adaptability, integrity, humility, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
Assist the Program Head in the daily operations and overall development of the Girls Varsity or JV Lacrosse team.
Help plan and lead training sessions that build technical skills, tactics, rules, and game strategies appropriate for the team's competitive level.
Promote a growth mindset, model sportsmanship, and encourage leadership, accountability, and mutual respect among players.
Uphold and model BCL, NCS, and NFHS rules and school policies while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for student-athletes.
Work with the Varsity Head Coach, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, and other department members; maintain open communication with players, parents, faculty, and administrators.
Integrate the school’s athletic philosophy, mission, and core values into the program, reinforcing the educational value of sports.
Create an enjoyable practice and competition environment that cultivates pride, excitement, and belonging within the team.
Provide consistent leadership and mentorship to student-athletes.
Desired Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the secondary or collegiate level is preferred.
Description
San Francisco University High School (UHS) is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach who shares our core values of Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection! If you're eager to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative athletic department, we want to hear from you.
At UHS, we believe athletics are a vital part of our students' education. You'll join a team committed to helping student-athletes not only excel physically and emotionally but also develop critical life skills like teamwork, resilience, leadership, and tenacity. We're a coeducational independent day school in San Francisco's Pacific Heights, serving 514 students in grades 9-12 with a mission to challenge each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self.
About the Role
As a Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach, you'll be an integral part of our program, supporting the Program Head in shaping the athletic and personal growth of our student-athletes. This seasonal, part-time position, running from February to May, is about fostering a deep love for the game and modeling our values of integrity, teamwork, and sportsmanship at either the Varsity or Junior Varsity level.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about teaching the game, building a healthy and inclusive team culture, and serving as a collaborative member of the UHS community.
What You'll Do
Support Program Development: Assist the Program Head in the daily operations and overall development of the Girls Varsity or JV Lacrosse team.
Deliver Engaging Practices: Help plan and lead effective training sessions that build technical skills, tactics, rules, and game strategies appropriate for the team's competitive level.
Cultivate a Positive Team Culture: Promote a growth mindset, model exemplary sportsmanship, and encourage leadership, accountability, and mutual respect among players.
Ensure Compliance & Safety: Uphold and model all BCL, NCS, NFHS rules, and school policies, maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all student-athletes.
Collaborate Broadly: Work effectively with the Varsity Head Coach, athletic trainers, strength & conditioning staff, and other members of the department. Maintain open communication with players, parents, faculty, and administrators.
Champion UHS Athletics: Integrate the school’s athletic philosophy, mission, and core values into every aspect of the program, reinforcing the educational value of sports.
Inspire Joy & Enthusiasm: Create an environment where players genuinely enjoy practice and competition, cultivating pride, excitement, and a strong sense of belonging within the team.
Provide Mentorship: Offer consistent leadership and mentorship to student-athletes.
Requirements
Who You Are
Experienced Coach: Proven playing and/or coaching experience at the high school, college, or elite club level is required. A minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the secondary or collegiate level is preferred.
Lacrosse Expert: Comprehensive understanding of NFHS rules and regulations for girls lacrosse, with a strong grasp of player development strategies, in-game decision-making, and lacrosse-specific conditioning.
Student-Athlete Advocate: Awareness of adolescent development, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and serve as a positive role model.
Collaborative Team Player: Ability to support a head coach’s vision, take initiative, demonstrate leadership, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
Certified: Hold valid CPR and First Aid certifications, and NFHS Coach Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Personal Attributes: Positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with high school athletes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Responsive, adaptable, and acts with integrity, humility, and professionalism.
Position Details
This is a seasonal, part-time coaching position. The compensation range is $5,000 – $8,000, commensurate with experience and team assignment (Varsity or JV).
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're excited by this opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives and contribute to a thriving lacrosse program, we encourage you to apply through the school’s website.
University High School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.